July 4th, 201811419Durham is set to shine on the world stage again, with a call to deliver the most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked next week to re-commission Artichoke to deliver large-scale events in both 2019 and...
July 4th, 201802320In a landmark day for the UK rail sector two international giants – which employ over 5,000 people in Britain – have confirmed they intend to submit a joint £2.75 billion bid to design, build, deliver a fleet of bespoke state-of-the-art high speed trains for HS2.
The proposed partnership, building upon recent high-speed success...
July 3rd, 201801750Families faced with wasps, fleas, rats or any other pest problems can now call on speedier pest control services from Durham County Council.
The authority has introduced same day appointments to more quickly rid homes of irritating insects, troublesome rodents and other uninvited animal guests.
Cllr Brian Stephens, the council’s...
July 3rd, 201802086Disposing of household waste in County Durham is now easier than ever following the introduction of electronic permits.
Residents visiting a Durham County Council household waste recycling centre (HWRC) with a van, pickup, minibus or towing a trailer, and those bringing hazardous materials, need a waste permit.
As of this week,...
July 2nd, 201801537Woodham Academy students are raising funds for a once-in-a-lifetime volunteering trip to Thailand.
Following a rigorous application process, 14 Woodham Academy students have been selected to take part in the school’s first Thailand Experience.
The new initiative will see the Key Stage 4 students volunteer in an elephant...
July 2nd, 201811520A region-wide group tasked with raising awareness of a national anti-terrorism initiative has met for the first time.
The North East Prevent Forum, which includes elected members and officers from the region’s county and borough councils, came together at County Hall, Durham.
Set up with support from the Home Office and the Local...
July 2nd, 201811615Newton Aycliffe-based Crafter’s Companion has appointed a new head of retail after experiencing a 12% increase in UK sales.
Helen Hollings joins the multi-million-pound business, headquartered in Newton Aycliffe, from Joules clothing and will be responsible for introducing commercial retail practices plus improved workshop...
July 1st, 201801626A round-up of the weekend’s cricket action…
Saturday 30th June – NYSD Division 2
Middlesbrough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was warm and sunny. Middlesbrough won the toss and chose to bat first.
Middlesbrough 2nd XI 289 for 5 after 50 overs
Adam Gittins 2 for 42, Lucas Pilling 2 for 71 and James...
June 29th, 201801520Since the beginning of 2017, M&G Real Estate has completed 115,900 sq ft of lettings on Aycliffe Business Park, taking the asset to 90.65% occupancy.
Having acquired the 677,000 sq ft site in 2013, over half a million square feet has been let in 51 deals.
The year included the letting of space at three key properties on the...
June 29th, 201801714Nearly 200 students have improved their future career prospects by achieving gold and silver awards from the national industrial cadet programme.
Students from South Durham UTC have completed a 12-week project culminating in a presentation of their assignments to ten different businesses.
The business partners from across the...
